JERUSALEM — President Trump has announced that the U.S. will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a controversial move that may spark turmoil in the area. <br /> <br />Jews and Arabs have fought over the city for years, both claiming it as their capital. But what's the big deal with Jerusalem, anyway? <br /> <br />According to the Washington Post, the city of Jerusalem is sacred to the world's three major religions: Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. <br /> <br />Jews flock to Old City to worship at the Western Wall, which is the last remnant of an ancient Jewish Temple. <br /> <br />Islam's third holiest site, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Dome of the Rock, are both in Jerusalem. It's also where the prophet Muhammad is believed to have ascended into heaven. <br /> <br />For Christians, the most sacred site is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre — believed to be where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. <br /> <br />The holy sites are governed by different bodies, with only the Western Wall directly controlled by the Israeli government A Muslim religious organization is in charge of the Islamic sites, while different Christian groups manage the Church.
